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09/12/2026 · Union County
Education Department Directs Schools on Race-Based Discipline Practices
The U.S. Education Department has instructed schools to discontinue considering race in student discipline decisions. This directive revives a discussion about the role of race in disciplinary actions within educational settings.
Pediatricians Raise Concerns About Vaping and Youth Smoking Risk
A recent report from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has prompted warnings from doctors. Physicians express concerns that vaping could serve as an entry point for young people to begin smoking tobacco products.
09/10/2026
U.S. School Vaccination Rates Decline as Nonmedical Exemptions Increase
U.S. school vaccination rates have continued to decline, marking the fourth consecutive year of decreases. The national average exemption rate reached a new record, driven largely by nonmedical exemptions.
09/05/2026
Recent Graduates Perceive AI as Job Market Hurdle, Economists Remain Cautious
Many recent college graduates report artificial intelligence complicates their job search. Economists, however, offer a more nuanced view regarding AI's impact on employment figures. The New York Fed observes a higher unemployment rate for new degree holders.
09/05/2026
Parents File Lawsuit Against School Over Use of Calming Rooms
Ten families have initiated legal action against a school, claiming their children experienced harm while in calming rooms. The lawsuit follows a BBC report that detailed the use of these rooms. Parents contend the school's methods inflicted distress on their children.
09/05/2026
University Costs and Graduate Earnings: An Overview
University students face increasing tuition fees and living costs. Analysts are examining whether higher graduate earnings adequately offset these financial demands.
08/27/2026
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